Nelson Mandela was South Africa's first democratically elected president who fought for justice, equality and freedom. He spent 27 years in prison for opposing apartheid but later became president and ushered in reforms like expanding voting rights to all South Africans. Mandela is remembered worldwide for his leadership in ending apartheid and promoting reconciliation. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and his legacy continues to inspire through his commitment to education, children's rights, and fighting HIV/AIDS.

1. BIOGRAP
HY OF
NELSON
MANDELA
A Life of Resilience

2. LIFE
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Known and loved around the world for his
commitment to peace, negotiation and
reconciliation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was
South Africa's first democratically elected
president.

3. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Mandela
his name is synonymous
with the struggle
for justice equality and
freedom.
1
Nelson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in
1993.
2
July 18th is Nelson Mandela day. People are asked
to devote 67 minutes to helping others. The 67
minutes represents the 67 years Mandela spent
serving his country.
3
Invictus was a 2009 movie about Nelson
Mandela and the South African rugby team.
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4. NELSON MANDELA'S LEGACY
"Education is the most
powerful weapon which
you can use to change
the world."
Thought
leadership
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1. He ushered hundreds of women into the political sphere
2. He joined the fight against HIV/AIDS
3. He brought education to rural students
4. He fought for children
5. He promoted scientific and environmental education
6. He expanded voting rights to all South Africans
7. He fought for peace and justice around the world

5.  Occupation: President of South Africa and Activist.
 Born: July 18, 1918 in Mvezo, South Africa.
 He was adopted by Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo after his father died.
 Mandela was married three times and had six children.
 He was incarcerated on Robben Island for 18 of his 27 years in prison. During this time, he
contracted tuberculosis and, as a Black political prisoner, received the lowest level of
treatment from prison workers.
 In 1994 He was the first black president of South Africa, Mandela was elected president at
the age of 75 years old.
 Long Walk to Freedom is an autobiography by South Africa's President Nelson Mandela,
and it was first published in 1994 by Little Brown & Co
 Died: December 5, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
 Best known for: Serving 27 years in prison as a protest against apartheid.
NELSON MANDELA’S JOURNEY

6. No one was born to be a slave,We were not
born to be a master, But we were born to be
siblings.
NELSON MANDELA